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Midwife consultants in Sion

They are available for consultations over the phone or in person on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The conversation is confidential, non-medical and free. It allows you to discuss your pregnancy-related worries and concerns, to research the best solutions for your situation and to get help with decision-making. The consultations are aimed at pregnant women in vulnerable situations:

Difficult experience with pregnancy
Domestic violence (beating, etc.)
Unstable financial and/or social conditions…
Addiction (drugs, alcohol, etc.)
Social isolation
Emotional issues
Teen pregnancy
Confidential childbirth

Sion Hospital	Tel.: +41 27 603 85 18

Midwife consultants in Visp

They are available for phone consultations every day and in-person consultations on Tuesdays and on Friday afternoons. The midwives of Visp Hospital guide pregnant women through pregnancy, birth and the post-partum stage. They offer specific and personalised consultations at the beginning (1st trimester) and the end (last trimester) of pregnancy.

Visp	Tel.: +41 027 604 24 85

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SIPE – Sexuality Information Prevention Education

Professionals are at your disposal to calmly consider your situation and explore all possible solutions, confidentially and free of charge.
You will be informed of your right to receive material or financial aid, as well as of the private and public assistance from which you can benefit. If necessary, you will be guided through the administrative and legal steps that must be taken. You will be notified on all adoption-related matters and directed towards the competent bodies in this area.
In order to better help you and guide you according to your needs, whatever your decision, the SIPE centres work together with other professionals in the fields of health and social work.

Sion	Tel. +41 27 323 46 48 sion(at)sipe-vs.ch
Sierre	Tel. +41 27 455 58 18 sierre(at)sipe-vs.ch
Martigny	Tel. +41 27 722 66 80 martigny(at)sipe-vs.ch
Monthey	Tel. +41 24 471 00 13 monthey(at)sipe-vs.ch
Brigue	Tel. +41 27 923 93 13 brig(at)sipe-vs.ch

Child Protection Office

Child protection specialists are available in regional centres to help with any problems concerning children and families experiencing hardship. These services notably include adoption, emergency placement, support and advice for parents and children.

Sion	Tel.: +41 27 606 48 40
Sierre	Tel.: +41 27 606 98 61
Martigny	Tel.: +41 27 606 98 31
Monthey	Tel.: +41 27 606 98 01
Brigue	Tel.: +41 27 606 99 50
Viège	Tel.: +41 27 606 99 10

Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service for Children and Adolescents - French-speaking Valais

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-Psychotherapy Service (SPPEA) provides therapeutic care in the event of psychological suffering or disturbance within the parent-child relationship. UPEA's mission is to provide prevention services, consultations, examinations, expert advice, treatment and training. In particular, this organisation is responsible for:

Consultation and therapy for psychiatric and psychological issues and ailments (individual, family and group psychotherapy)
Branch for newborns, pregnancy and children aged 0-18 months

Sierre	Tel.: +41 27 603 79 10

Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Adults, adolescents and children - German speaking Valais

The Haut-Valais Psychiatric Centre (PZO) provides comprehensive psychiatric care. This includes prevention, treatment and supervision of patients experiencing psychological health issues, for all age groups (children, adolescents, adults, elderly people), population groups and diagnostics. The PZO manages acute psychological crises, emergencies (with a 24-hour service) and supervision of chronic illnesses.

Brigue	Tel.: +41 27 604 36 50
24-hour emergency line	Tel.: +41 27 604 36 50

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